This article was originally published in Education NC. Hundreds of higher education leaders across the country gathered virtually on Feb. 28-29 for a dual enrollment conference hosted by several North Carolina agencies — the N.C. Community College System (NCCCS), the N.C. Department of Public Instruction (DPI), the University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s Early College […]
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Russia hacked conference call after German officer used unsecured phone line
A German military officer used an unsecured phone line at a Singapore hotel to join a conference call that was hacked by Russians and leaked to the public, Germany’s defence minister said Tuesday. The fallout from the leaked audio tape, which features four high-ranking German air force officers discussing hypothetically how Taurus long-range cruise missiles […]
A German military officer used an unsecured line for a conference call. Russia hacked and leaked it
BERLIN (AP) — A German military officer used an unsecured phone line at a Singapore hotel to join a conference call that was hacked by Russians and leaked to the public, Germany’s defense minister said Tuesday. The fallout from the leaked audio tape, which features four high-ranking German air force officers discussing hypothetically how Taurus […]
China in a surprise announcement says it is eliminating annual news conference by premier
BEIJING (AP) — China’s government said Monday it is eliminating an annual news conference by the premier that was one of the rare times a top Chinese leader took questions from journalists. Lou Qinjian, the spokesperson for the National People’s Congress, said on the eve of the opening of the legislature’s annual session that Premier […]
China’s National People’s Congress cancels important press conference
China has surprisingly cancelled an important press conference for this year’s National People’s Congress. Premier Li Qiang will not hold the meeting with journalists at the end of the week-long session, National People’s Congress spokesman Lou Qinjian said in Beijing on Monday. In previous years, the press conference was always a rare opportunity for the […]
China cancels premier’s press conference for first time since 1993
By Liz Lee and Albee Zhang BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s Premier Li Qiang will not hold a press conference after the close of this year’s annual parliamentary meeting, an official said on Monday, ending a tradition maintained for three decades. Since 1993, China’s premiers have met the media after the annual gathering of the National […]
China in a surprise announcement says it is eliminating annual press conference by premier
BEIJING (AP) — The Chinese government said Monday it is eliminating an annual news conference by the premier that was one of the only times a top Chinese leader took questions from the news media. Lou Qinlan, the spokesperson for the National People’s Congress, said on the eve of the opening of the annual session […]
FASD Conference set for April 27 at SUNY
Mar. 2—PLATTSBURGH — “Caring for Children Prenatally Exposed to Alcohol” is the title of the upcoming Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Conference which will be held April 27. “It’s going to be a three-hour-long workshop that is going to be held at the SUNY Plattsburgh campus,” Angela Weller, permanency resource coordinator at the Child Care Coordinating […]
Crestview Uber driver sold drugs to detectives from VICE conference, sheriff says
WALTON COUNTY — A Crestview Uber driver was arrested after the Walton County Sheriff’s Office said he tried to sell drugs to narcotics officers during a VICE Conference, sparking an investigation that resulted in other drug sales. The incident occurred in August when Walton County held the Florida Narcotics Officers’ Association annual conference in Miramar […]
Japan hosts Ukraine reconstruction conference as invasion anniversary looms
Japanese prime minister Fumio Kishida has committed his government to help rebuild Ukraine when the Russian invasion ends, with the world leader making a public vow in his keynote speech on Monday. The Japan-Ukraine Conference for Promotion of Economic Growth and Reconstruction, set this week to mark the anniversary of the Russian invasion, aims to […]
Japan hosts Ukraine reconstruction conference as invasion anniversary looms
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has committed his government to help rebuild Ukraine when the Russian invasion ends, with the world leader making a public vow in his keynote speech on Monday. The Japan-Ukraine Conference for Promotion of Economic Growth and Reconstruction, set this week to mark the anniversary of the Russian invasion, aims to […]
Shmyhal-led delegation arrives in Tokyo for Ukraine reconstruction conference
A Ukrainian delegation led by Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal arrived in Tokyo for a conference focused on Ukraine’s reconstruction efforts, Shmyhal announced on Telegram on Feb. 19. The Japan-Ukraine Conference for Promotion of Economic Growth and Reconstruction, gathering around 300 people and 80 companies, aims to foster dialogue between government officials and business sectors from […]